Robert A. Avena
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What to expect when buying your first home
Having a safe and secure place to live is a big goal for most Connecticut residents. When starting a family or looking for a new place to live, some may consider buying a home. Home ownership is a big step, and it benefits prospective buyers…
Concerns mount over rise of fatal auto accidents in Connecticut
The roads in Connecticut are growing increasingly dangerous. This is showing itself in the number of fatal accidents that are happening across the state. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is assessing its most recent statistics to determine the causes and to find solutions. Given…
What legal issues might come up in your divorce case?
When couples in Connecticut begin a divorce case, they likely do quite a bit of research on their own to determine what the possible outcomes might be in their own case. However, each case is unique, with different facts and different issues to address. So,…
Modifying an order for child support in Connecticut
When most Connecticut residents complete their divorces, they hope they never need to see the inside of a courtroom again. Unfortunately, most lives do not proceed in straight lines, even after an emotionally taxing divorce. Lives often change unexpectedly, and the assumptions that were made…
5 important winter driving tips
Eastern Connecticut embraces winter with anticipation and trepidation. For every jubilant skier and ice fisherman, there is a driver unsure of how to maneuver icy, snowy and slick roads. When the latter happens, driving confidence shrinks. And, if you mix in the actions of a…
Can I recover damages if I am partially responsible for my accident?
When a car accident occurs, our first thought is often to determine who is at-fault for the accident. While it may seem that only one party is responsible for the accident, it is likely that multiple parties acted negligently and therefore are at least partially…
What is an easement by adverse use?
Property rights are important. When a Connecticut resident purchases land or real property, they take on the responsibility of maintaining it in addition to the benefits of ownership. As a private owner, they may restrict who has access to their property and who may legally…
How is child support enforced?
Child support enforcement is important for children who have a right to financial support from their parents, and for parents and families generally. There are times when child support needs to be enforced, which is why parents should be familiar with the different methods of…
Consider these factors before settling your car accident claim
You’ve got a lot to think about in the aftermath of a serious car accident. You may need extensive medical treatment and rehabilitative care, and you’ll have to find a way to pay for it, which can be challenging if your injuries have left you…
When are the grounds for divorce in Connecticut?
Connecticut is a state is which the law recognizes for fault and no fault divorce. Family courts in the state grant a decree for dissolution of marriage or a decree of legal separation based on certain grounds that are defined in law. The grounds for…
Could I obtain lifetime alimony?
The decision to get divorced is hard, even more so if you have concerns about how you’ll manage without your spouse’s assets and income. In Connecticut, the courts may award one party alimony if they believe they need it to support themselves. Alimony can be…
What types of workers’ compensation benefits are offered in Connecticut?
Workplace injuries, whether they are suffered by those in jobs with inherent risks or those who work a simple office job, can be debilitating keeping you from returning to work for a significant length of time. When this happens, paying for housing, food and life’s…
Head-on collision in Middletown injures two
Head-on collisions can be inexplicable. Why does one vehicle cross a clearly marked centerline and crash into a car headed in the opposite direction? Fortunately, when such accidents occur in an urban setting, the vehicles are not moving at very high speeds, and the injuries…
Group of landlords challenge federal eviction moratorium
The past 18 months have been hard on many in Eastern Connecticut. People were laid off or furloughed for a while, meaning they were unable to bring in the money to cover life’s basic necessities. Lines at food banks stretched as those who never needed…
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